2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda B2500 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | B2500 | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2475 mm |
